PADDOCK INSIDER: The 2024 F1 season is here, and the chasing pack looks to be edging closer to Red Bull

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks

The winter is a distant memory. Testing is done and dusted. The time for talking is over. 2024-spec Formula 1 – with a record-breaking 24 Grands Prix – is ready to go.

Red Bull are favourites in the eyes of their rivals. The chasing pack looks to be close and edging closer to the reigning world champions.